Photography of Homer L. Shantz

Grassland

Contributor:

The University of Arizona Herbarium

Creator:

Homer Leroy Shantz

Description:

Eleusine, about the only small grain cultivated here, is n'muru in Kirundi or bulaze in Kiswahili. A Cynodon like grassy plant. Photo in shade. Used as food - pounded and I suppose used as any other grain. More detailed [view]. [Shantz travel journal, Mar. 17, 1920]